Import from Panasonic DMC-FZ28 Lumix

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Import from Panasonic DMC-FZ28 Lumix

Trying to import from Panasonic DMC-FZ28 Lumix but the only import option is the
in-built camera on my MPB (10.5.7).

I can see the camera in the Finder window and can click on various photos.
When the camera was connected to the USB port and select the setting as PC Connection.

Is there something else I need to do in order for iMovie to see this camera ?

Thank you,
Jay

MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on May 29, 2009 9:00 AM

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Answer 1

zyfert

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May 29, 2009 5:06 PM in response to Jay Mathias

Try creating a new folder on your desktop then dragging the files into it from your camera.
Then open iMovie and go File > Import > Movies... and navigate to the folder.
I haven't used a Lumix but this method works with some other cameras.
Z

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Answer 2

Jay Mathias Author

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May 30, 2009 4:04 AM in response to zyfert

Thanks for that tip.
Created the folder and moved the pictures.
But these are still pictures, format type JPG.
When I try to import them within iMovie, I can't select them.
I thought still pictures that are jpg format could be imported to iMovie ??

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Answer 3

May 30, 2009 5:16 AM in response to Jay Mathias

If you are using iPhoto, import the photos into iPhoto. Then, in iMovie, start a new Project and name it (or open and old project). Open the Photo Browser in iMovie, and drag the photos in from there.

If you are not using iPhoto, drag the jpegs from your camera to a folder in the Finder.
Open iMovie. Start a new project and name it (or open and old project). Drag and drop the photos from the Finder window into your project.

Message was edited by: AppleMan1958

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Answer 4

Jay Mathias Author

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Jun 1, 2009 4:41 AM in response to AppleMan1958

Thanks that was helpful and accomplished what I wanted.

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